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Can Scout units participate in political rallies?

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Scouting America might be the most patriotic organization in the U.S. But we don’t endorse any party. Here’s the policy on participation in political rallies.

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How cold is too cold for Cub Scout winter camping?

January 29, 2024 2

There is no national policy for Cub Scout winter camping temperatures. Instead, this is a local council-based discussion and decision.

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Ask Us Anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions

June 21, 2023 2

We answer questions about the Unit Leader Award of Merit, 2023 Jamboree patch placement, sharing AHMR info, and more!

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Ask Us Anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions

March 20, 2023 3

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. And if we don’t have the answers, we’ll find someone who does.

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February 16, 2023 12

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. And if we don’t have the answers, we’ll find someone who does.

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January 18, 2023 7

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. And if we don’t have the answers, we’ll find someone who does.

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November 15, 2022 3

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. And if we don’t have the answers, we’ll find someone who does.

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Ask us anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions

October 7, 2022 2

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. And if we don’t have the answers, we’ll find someone who does.

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Ask us anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions

August 26, 2022 4

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. In today’s edition: Eagle Scout-required merit badges, recruiting friends to Scouts and more!

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Ask us anything! We answer some of your most frequently asked questions

July 22, 2022 5

Have questions about the BSA? We’ve got answers. In today’s edition: Eagle Scout-required merit badges, recruiting friends to Scouts and more!

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Aaron Derr

Aaron Derr is the senior editor of Aaron on Scouting and Scout Life magazine, and also a former Cubmaster and Scouts BSA volunteer.


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Michael Freeman, an Eagle Scout, is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Sheniece Chappell

Sheniece Chappell is an associate editor of Scout Life and Scouting magazines.


Bryan Wendell

Bryan Wendell, an Eagle Scout, is the founder of Bryan on Scouting (now Aaron on Scouting).

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